A new abridgement of the law
By: by Matthew Bacon ...
Contributors: Gilbert, Geoffrey, Sir, 1674-1726.; Sayer, Joseph.; Ruffhead, Owen, 1723-1769.; Rawle, William, 1759-1836, former owner.
Edition: The fourth edition, corrected, with many additional notes and references of and to modern determination.
Publisher: Printed by W. Strahan and M. Woodfall ... for C. Bathurst, W. Strahan, J.F. and C. Rivington ... [and 17 others]
Published: 1778
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Subjects: Law -- Great Britain
Notes: Mainly compiled from the writings of the Chief Baron Gilbert.

"Bacon died before completing his task, and the titles commencing with Simony and ending with Verdict, were added by Sergeant Sayer, and the residue of the titles by Owen Ruffhead"--J.G. Marvin, Legal bibliography.

Includes index.

Marvin, J.G.  Legal bib., p. 85-86

ESTC T101124

LC copy signed: Tho. Morris.